Needs From: Team Up

Volunteer: Seeking Volunteer Mentors for 16-17 Winter Program!

SOS Outreach plans to provide youth mentoring programs to at least 150 local youth in Durango and we are looking for new Mentor Sherpas for this upcoming season! These positions serve approximately 60 hours between November-March and most of the programming occurs at Purgatory Resort starting in January. Sherpas receive a free season pass and an opportunity to inspire our local youth to make positive decisions for healthy and successful lives!

Please email Kelsie Borland at kborland@sosoutreach.org for SOS Program Dates and Sherpa Position Description if interested.

Agency: SOS Outreach Durango

SOS Outreach plans to provide youth mentoring programs to at least 150 local youth in Durango and we are looking for new Mentor Sherpas for this upcoming season! These positions serve approximately 60 hours between November-March and most of the programming occurs at Purgatory Resort starting in January. Sherpas receive a free season pass and an opportunity to inspire our local youth to make positive decisions for healthy and successful lives!

Please email Kelsie Borland at kborland@sosoutreach.org for SOS Program Dates and Sherpa Position Description if interested.

Agency: SOS Outreach Durango

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >18 years old

Zip Code: 81301

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: La Plata Backyard Adventures Summer Program Guides

If you're looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time, then become a Camp Guide with the Backyard Adventures Summer Program (LPBA).

According to the 2014-15 La Plata County Developmental Assets Survey Report, less than half of our youth feel valued by adults; LPBA needs your help to show that isn't true. We want you to be the positive influence teens need by spending time with them during program activities like painting, equine therapy, mountain biking and more. Encourage the formation of skills and values while building on your existing skills with training on Motivational Interviewing and Suicide Prevention.

Help make a difference in the lives of youth.

Contact Samantha at 970-385-4440 or samantha@lpys.org for information or questions.

Agency: La Plata Youth Services

If you're looking for something meaningful to do with your spare time, then become a Camp Guide with the Backyard Adventures Summer Program (LPBA).

According to the 2014-15 La Plata County Developmental Assets Survey Report, less than half of our youth feel valued by adults; LPBA needs your help to show that isn't true. We want you to be the positive influence teens need by spending time with them during program activities like painting, equine therapy, mountain biking and more. Encourage the formation of skills and values while building on your existing skills with training on Motivational Interviewing and Suicide Prevention.

Help make a difference in the lives of youth.

Contact Samantha at 970-385-4440 or samantha@lpys.org for information or questions.

Agency: La Plata Youth Services

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >21 years old

Zip Code: 81301

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Cooking Dinner at Durango Community Shelter

The primary role of a Volunteer Cook is to prepare a delicious meal, as well as provide positive social time to the guests,  residing at the Durango Community Shelter. 

 Qualifications:

-     Ability to work independently.

-     Ability to have consistent schedule.

-     Willingness to interact with compassion and professionalism with people from different backgrounds.

*All ingredients for meals are provided by Durango Community Shelter staff 

Agency: Volunteers of America Southwest Colorado

The primary role of a Volunteer Cook is to prepare a delicious meal, as well as provide positive social time to the guests,  residing at the Durango Community Shelter. 

 Qualifications:

-     Ability to work independently.

-     Ability to have consistent schedule.

-     Willingness to interact with compassion and professionalism with people from different backgrounds.

*All ingredients for meals are provided by Durango Community Shelter staff 

Agency: Volunteers of America Southwest Colorado

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Agency Requirement: >13 years old

Zip Code: 81301

Allow Groups: No